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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.60, 231.06 and 138.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.60, 231.06 and 138.44 is: 190.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.60 : 231.06 = 138.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.60/231.06 = 138.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.60x = 231.06 × 138.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.60x = 31,987.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,987.95/167.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.86

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